The Prince of Tennis: From Data-Driven Tennis to the Pinnacle of His Career

Soon, as Banta Miki handed the starting lineup to the referee, the match officially began.

Detailed list of participants.

Doubles Team 2: Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata.

Doubles Team 1: Guji Muxin and Ishimaru Kanto.

The third singles match was against Sengoku Kiyosumi.

The second singles match is against Kagura Ichijin.

First singles player: Jin Akutsu.

"The first match begins. Please bring on the Yamabuki Doubles Team 2 and the Hoshino Oizumi Doubles Team 2."

"Dongfang, let's go."

Kentaro Minami took a deep breath, picked up his racket, nodded to Aya Higashikata beside him, and then walked firmly toward the referee.

"Um."

Dongfang Yamei responded and followed closely beside Nan Jiantaro.

"A single game to decide the winner, Miura/Maeda serve."

"Maeda, it seems we're in really good luck. Not only did we guess right, but our opponents are a pair of first-year students. It's going to be hard for us not to win now."

Miura completely ignored Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata in front of him, turned his head and smiled at his partner Maeda, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.

"Indeed, it's unexpected that Yamabuki, which has always had two national-level doubles pairs, is also experiencing a talent gap."

Maeda nodded, looking relaxed.

He ignored Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata, whose expressions had darkened, and turned to walk towards the service area.

"Bang!"

From the very beginning of the match, Maeda displayed formidable strength.

He tossed the ball high into the air, leaped up with the power of his legs, and then swung his racket decisively!

"15-0!"

"So fast..."

Looking at the tennis ball still rolling behind him, Kentaro Minami broke out in a cold sweat.

Maeda's serve just now was at least 185 km/h!

This type of serve is not commonly seen in doubles matches at the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament.

"30-0!"

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"40-0!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 1-0!"

"Dongfang, be careful, the other party is not simple."

Kentaro Minami said in a low voice, somewhat ashamed.

He hadn't been able to return a single ball that Maeda had served, which put him under a lot of pressure.

"Um."

Dongfang Yamei's expression was equally solemn.

Hoshino Oizumi truly lives up to its reputation as a traditionally strong team that consistently reaches the top four in the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament.

Miura and Maeda definitely possess Kanto-level doubles skills, completely different from the opponents they've faced before.

In the second game, Dongfang Yamei serves.

"Bang!"

Dongfang Yamei tossed the ball up and swung her racket quickly.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle at the baseline.

After more than ten rounds, Miura seized an opening when Higashima Masami returned the ball and hit a precise cross-court shot, sending the ball into the opposite corner.

"0-15!"

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"15-15!"

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"15-30!"

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"30-30!"

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"30-40!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 2-0!"

After successfully breaking the serves of Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata, Miura and Maeda high-fived in celebration, and then waved to their teammates watching from the sidelines with smiles on their faces, appearing completely at ease.

"Is this the player who frequently participates in the Kanto Tournament? The level of skill is definitely different."

On the coach's bench, Kagura Ichijin frowned deeply as he watched the one-sided situation on the court.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata have performed well in the previous regional qualifiers and the first day of the Tokyo tournament, and are considered a very promising doubles pair.

But now, facing the seasoned duo of Hoshino and Oizumi, they were completely overwhelmed and had no chance to fight back. Moreover, judging from their relaxed demeanor, it was clear that they hadn't even used their full strength yet.

Realizing the situation was dire, Kagura Ichijin silently recited the system's instructions to check the five dimensions of these individuals.

Miura (Third year of junior high school)

Speed: 3

Power: 3

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 1.5

Technology: 2

Total: 12

Maeda (Third year of junior high school)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 3

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 1.5

Technology: 2.5

Total: 12

Kentaro Minami (first year of junior high school)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11

Dongfang Yamei (Grade 1, Junior High)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11

"Kagura, the situation in the south and east isn't good."

Sengoku Kiyosumi sat beside her, her face full of worry.

The strength of the Hoshino Oizumi doubles pair far exceeded his expectations, and Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami are likely to suffer a great loss this time.

"It's not just bad, it's a sure loss."

Kagura Ichijin's tone was very certain, without the slightest hint of wishful thinking.

Miura and Maeda not only completely outclassed Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami in all five dimensions, but their teamwork and coordination also far surpassed that of the doubles pair.

"Huh? What should we do then?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi looked completely stunned.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata have never lost from the regional preliminaries to the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament, yet now Ichijin Kagura is so certain that they will lose.

"We can only rely on singles now. If even you lose, Yamabuki will probably only make it to the semifinals."

Kagura Ichijin turned his head, glanced at Sengoku Kiyosumi beside him, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

It's time to put some pressure on Sengoku Kiyosumi!

This guy usually acts like a carefree slacker, always relying on him, Guji Muxin, and Shiwan Kanto to cover for him.

Among the Yamabuki regulars, Kiyosumi Sengoku has the weakest will to win the championship. This doesn't have much of an impact in regular matches, but it becomes a fatal hidden danger when facing strong opponents.

"What?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi was initially shocked, then fell silent.

It seems that's really the case.

In Yamabuki, aside from Kagura Ichijin in singles and the ace doubles pair of Tani Yoshiki Shin and Ishimaru Kanto, he is the strongest among the rest.

If even he can't beat them, then there's no need to say anything about the others.

"Sengoku, hurry up and warm up. The matches between Tani-kichi and Ishimaru usually don't last more than ten minutes, so you don't have much time to warm up."

Kagura Ijin patted Sengoku Kiyosumi on the back, then looked away and continued to look at the arena.

"15-0!"

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"15-15!"

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"30-15!"

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"40-15!"

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"40-30!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 3-0!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 3-1!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 4-1!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 5-1!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 5-2!"

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"Game, Miura/Maeda, 6-2!"

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"Match 1 ends, 6-2, Miura/Maeda win!"

In the end, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata lost the match.

Even though they launched a desperate counterattack at the last moment in an attempt to turn the tide, Miura and Maeda still managed to stabilize the situation with their seasoned experience and strength.